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The video titled "Lightning Talk: The Increasing Need for Software Developers," presented by Thomas Frey at the Rocky Mountain Ruby 2013 event, explores the growing demand for software developers in the context of technological advancements and economic shifts. Frey engages the audience with a thought-provoking question about future spending across various sectors—energy, healthcare, housing, and education—suggesting that improvements in technology and efficiency will lead to lower costs in these areas over the next 20 years. This reduction in expenditure is anticipated to increase disposable income and, in turn, foster growth in sectors such as the app economy.

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- **Future Economic Trends**: Frey predicts that as technology evolves, the average individual will spend less on essential services. 
- **App Economy Boom**: Following the introduction of the software developers kit for the Apple iPhone in 2008, the app economy has exploded, with the number of available apps surpassing two million and the industry reportedly worth $26 billion. 
- **Rising Demand for Coders**: Frey emphasizes that technological innovations—like drones, autonomous vehicles, and automated services—are driving the growing need for skilled software developers.
- **Da Vinci Coders Program**: Frey highlights his role at the Da Vinci Institute, where they train new Ruby on Rails programmers to meet this demand. He promotes their upcoming graduation and class start dates as opportunities for potential students interested in coding.

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Frey's talk underlines the crucial role software developers will play in shaping the future economy. The key takeaway is the urgent need for education and training in coding to prepare for the significant changes brought about by technological advancements. This is not just a unique moment for those in tech but a broader call to prepare a workforce ready for an increasingly automated world.

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